Postcode Analysis Wolverhampton, West Midlands

PENN ROAD, WV4 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN ROAD, WV4 4AQ.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV4 4AQ — age 40, 85% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 39.7% year-on-year.

home £385,625 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV4 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on Penn Road, 0.5km from Pennfields in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.

For serious buyers, WV4 4AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 39.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WV4 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00053085 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 4AQ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian42.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 417,500

2 sales · Mean £ 417,500

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

7 sales · Mean £ 357,614

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV4 4AQ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

606 pupils0.2 km
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Colton Hills Community School

Good1002 pupils0.9 km
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Good1450 pupils1.1 km
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Warstones Primary School

Good484 pupils1.1 km
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Penn Hall School

Outstanding1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km
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Springdale Primary School

Good454 pupils1.4 km
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Bantock Primary School

Good407 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Penn News0.7 km
  • Paul's Superstore0.2 km
  • Family Shop0.5 km
  • GS £Pound More Discount Shop1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Pooja Mithai & Namkeen1.0 km
  • Rustyz Food0.8 km
  • Lai Do 20.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.1 km
  • R.A.F.A. Club0.8 km
  • Himley Hall Sailing Club0.6 km
  • Woodfield Social & Sports Club0.2 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Penn Tandoori0.2 km
  • Little Oaks Day Nursery0.2 km
  • Penn Balti0.6 km
  • Bird Boi0.1 km
  • Bromley House Luncheon Club0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wolverhampton3.2 km
  • Coseley4.7 km
  • Tipton6.8 km